Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Different types of PCOS have different levels of metabolic problems, with the most severe type showing the highest disturbances.

The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.

Metformin has limited effectiveness for improving PCOS symptoms and lacks clear benefits, needing more research to confirm its efficacy.

The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.

FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.

Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.

Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.

Human leukocytes and beard hair follicle cells have internal daily clocks, and PER1 and PER3 genes may indicate individual circadian rhythms.

Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

Finasteride and flutamide both reduce hair growth, but finasteride has fewer side effects.

Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.

Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.

Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.

Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.

Higher androstenedione levels in women with PCOS are linked to more severe symptoms.

17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.

Taking spironolactone and linestrenol for androgen excess can lead to lower bone density in young women.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

Acne severity in women may not be linked to increased male hormone indicators like excess body hair, menstrual irregularities, or hair loss.

An extra-strength marine protein supplement helped increase hair growth and decrease hair shedding in women with thinning hair.

Family members of North Indian women with PCOS have a high rate of metabolic syndrome.

Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.

Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

ViviScal®, a food supplement, was found to be highly effective in treating hereditary hair loss in young males, while fish extract showed no impact.